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E&H Quarry supports Akraman Basic School with bookshop and canteen
Akraman Basic School at Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern region has received a major boost after E&H Quarry constructed a modern canteen and bookshop for the school, ending years of pupils eating in what was described as a dangerous shed.
Christ the King School goes solar in landmark green energy breakthrough
Christ the King International School has taken a significant step toward sustainability by commissioning a new solar photovoltaic system, marking the first phase of its ongoing redevelopment project.
EPUC in financial crisis as students evade fees, enrolment drops
The Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC) in Ho is grappling with serious financial difficulties due to declining student enrolment and persistent non-payment of fees. “Non-payment of school fees has also been identified as a major challenge, and some students have managed to evade fee payment over the yea...
GES releases funds to cover 2026 WASSCE practicals nationwide
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to all Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) across the country to cover fees for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practicals. In a statement issued on April 21, GES management said th...
CHASS threatens to shut down schools as feeding negotiations end in deadlock
The future of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme hangs in a precarious balance following a collapse in negotiations between the Ministry of Education and key implementing agencies on Friday, 17th April 2026.
From Tamale to Accra: J3 Foundation’s mission to give every child a chance
The J3 Foundation is stepping up efforts to bridge educational and developmental gaps among children in underserved communities, with a strong focus on digital literacy and special needs support. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (13 April), the foundation’s Operations Manager, Charles Asiedu, said the or...
Education Ministry launches behavioural change communication campaign against drug abuse in schools
The Ministry of Education has rolled out a nationwide Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) campaign to combat the rising menace of drug abuse among students in Ghanaian schools. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), aims to protect le...
NSMQ 2026: Holy Child School returns to nationals after defeating Mankessim SHTS in tie-breaker
Holy Child School has secured a return to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after prevailing in a tense contest that was decided by a tie-breaker at the Central Regional Qualifiers.
Education Minister engages university administrators over ongoing strike
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and representatives of university management over the ongoing industrial action by administrative and professional staff of public universities. The meeting focused on key concerns raised by the uni...
Play is learning: Ghana’s push for stronger early years
As the world marks the International Day of Play on June 11, Ghana is reaffirming a simple but powerful message: play is not separate from learning; for young children, play is learning. The Government of Ghana remains committed to strengthening quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Childhood Development (E...
Mahama reaffirms plan for Jomoro College of Education
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his government’s commitment to establishing a College of Education in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region. He said the college will be built from scratch at Ezinlibo to complement existing Colleges of Education in the country. The Minister of Education, Harun...
Boy whose family’s religious beliefs almost denied him SHS education completes PRESEC Legon
A boy whose secondary school education was nearly derailed by his family’s religious beliefs has completed his Senior High School education at the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC Legon). Evans was one of the best students in the Tema Municipality in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), b...